In the second quarter of 2024, PayPal had a strong performance and achieved encouraging operating and financial results. The company is undergoing a transformation for long-term growth and has the right leadership in place. Total payment volume increased by 11% and revenue by 9% on a currency-neutral basis. Transaction margin dollars grew by 8%, which is the best performance since 2021. Non-GAAP earnings per share also increased by 36%. PayPal is seeing growth and profitability from its initiatives, such as branded checkout.

PayPal's strategic growth initiatives, including improving mobile experiences, SMB, and Venmo, are driving strong momentum and contributing to transaction margin dollar growth. The company is raising its full year guidance and increasing investments in innovation. PayPal's two-sided network of consumers and merchants globally is a key differentiator and provides a powerful foundation for new innovations such as Fastlane and the Ads platform. The company is just beginning to harness the data insights and network effects for a competitive advantage.

PayPal is currently operating in a rapidly growing e-commerce market and is expanding its capabilities and services to capitalize on this growth. They are transforming their business into a multi-faceted, omni-channel platform that offers value to customers and partners. This approach is setting them apart from their competitors and attracting the attention of large tech companies, such as Meta, with whom they already have multiple partnerships. PayPal is confident that this partnership will continue to grow and benefit both companies in the future.

The company is focused on enhancing customer experiences and value for large enterprises, SMBs, and consumers through partnerships and value-added services. They have renewed their contract with DoorDash and are making Fastlane generally available in the US, with early adopters showing high conversion rates.

PayPal's Fastlane feature is expected to benefit both merchants and consumers as the network grows. The company has received positive feedback from merchants and is confident that Fastlane will help capture a larger share of e-commerce purchases. The rollout of PayPal Commerce Platform (PPCP) for small and medium-sized businesses has also been successful, with a 40% increase in volume. The integration of Fastlane with PPCP will provide a seamless checkout experience for consumers and drive higher conversion for merchants. PayPal is also focused on increasing consumer preference, share of checkout, and engagement, with the recent launch of in-app offers from major brands.

PayPal is seeing positive trends in consumer engagement and gross merchandise volume, with one of their offers nearly tripling in June. They plan to invest in marketing to further promote PayPal and Venmo as rewarding ways to pay. The company is also improving their branded checkout experiences on mobile devices and has seen a conversion lift of 75 to 110 basis points in initial tests. They will be rolling out these improvements to all eligible consumers in the US in the coming weeks and months. PayPal continues to innovate and create high converting experiences on desktop and mobile, as well as engaging consumers post-purchase with various features. P2P is an important tool for acquisition and engagement, and it is returning to growth.

The company has seen improvements in their business due to product enhancements and investments in experiences, pricing, and marketing. Venmo has also shown growth in payment volume and monthly active users, driven by their ecosystem of products and adoption of their debit card. The launch of Venmo Teen Accounts and partnerships with merchants are expected to further fuel growth. The company sees potential for even more growth with Venmo and is also focused on expanding their offline presence through card products and NFC technology.

PayPal delivered strong second quarter results and is raising their full year guidance. They are prioritizing investments for durable, profitable growth and have seen progress in their transformation. Revenue increased 8% and transaction margin dollars grew 8% year-over-year. Non-GAAP earnings per share were $1.19, representing 36% year-over-year growth. They ended the quarter with 429 million total active accounts and 222 million monthly active accounts.

In the second quarter, total active accounts increased by 2 million, with growth in PayPal merchant and consumer accounts. Monthly active accounts also showed steady growth, up 3% year-over-year. Total payment volume grew 11% on a currency-neutral basis, driven by strength in continental Europe and Asia. Global branded checkout volumes grew 6%, with strength in large enterprise platforms, marketplaces, and international growth. The focus on driving deeper adoption of solutions with small and medium businesses and improving mobile experiences is critical for growth in the US and UK. The shift in strategy to drive profitable growth is having a positive impact, with Braintree contributing to transaction margin dollar growth.

In the second quarter, transaction revenue for the company grew by 9%, with Braintree, Branded Checkout, and Venmo being the primary drivers. Other value-added services revenue remained flat, but interest on customer balances was a significant contributor to overall revenue growth. The credit business saw a decline in revenue, but this was expected due to proactive risk management decisions. The transaction take rate declined by 3 basis points, but transaction margin dollars increased by 8%. This was driven by growth in interest on customer balances, as well as strong performance from Branded Checkout and Venmo. The company is also seeing positive results from efforts to improve transaction loss performance and optimize expenses. Early actions related to pricing and risk enhancements are also showing promise.

In the second quarter, PayPal saw improvements in revenue and profitability, with growth in Braintree and Venmo. They also managed expenses and invested in growth initiatives. Non-GAAP operating income and margin increased, and they generated significant free cash flow and completed share repurchases. For the third quarter and full year, they expect continued growth in revenue and non-GAAP EPS, with a slightly more positive outlook for the second half of the year. They also expect transaction margin dollars to increase and have confidence in their branded checkout business. Initiatives related to price to value and product enhancements in areas like P2P are showing positive results.

The company's efforts towards innovation are showing promising results, but it will take time to scale. They are prioritizing high-quality, profitable growth and expect lower volume and revenue growth in the second half of the year. This is deliberate and shows progress in areas like large enterprise processing. They also expect a smaller tailwind from interest on customer balances and are forecasting less favorability in transaction and credit losses. The company plans to increase investment spending to support growth initiatives and is raising their 2024 free cashflow guidance and share buyback plan.

In the first half of 2024, the company has made good progress and is driving change. They have opportunities to continue this momentum and remain competitive in the market. The company is excited about the future and will keep investors updated on their progress. In the second half of the call, the CEO highlights the company's growth and profitability, particularly in areas such as Venmo. They are meeting customer needs and improving monetization and margins. The company is confident in their future and is increasing investments and raising their profit and free cash flow guidance. The call then moves on to a Q&A session.

PayPal has maintained its X-leap year growth rate for branded volumes in the last quarter, which the company attributes to its focus on improving the mobile vaulting user interface. The team has been working on improving the vaulted experience and rolling out a new pay sheet experience, resulting in a 75 to 110 basis point lift in conversion rate. The company believes that its strong presence in both mobile and web will continue to drive share in the branded experience. The lower volumes mentioned by Jamie Miller in the second half of the prepared remarks apply primarily to Braintree.

The company is seeing an increase in transaction margin dollars, with a mix of factors contributing to this growth. These include interest income on customer balances and strong performance from branded checkout. The company expects this growth to continue in the second half of the year, with July off to a good start. The team has several initiatives in place to drive profitable growth.

In the second quarter, Braintree has contributed to transaction margin dollar growth, while Venmo has seen growth in monthly actives. Transaction loss favorability has also been positive. However, in the second half, there will be a decline in interest income and some normalization in transaction loss. The company is launching new products, but is being cautious about potential bugs. Overall, the core business is solid and there is optimism about profitability and transaction loss improvements. An analyst asks about second half growth and investments.

In response to a question about the expected fourth quarter EPS performance, Jamie Miller explains that the company is intentionally ramping up marketing spend in the second half of the year, particularly for product launches and brand campaigns for PayPal and Venmo. This, along with a higher tax rate, is expected to impact EPS. Alex Chriss adds that the first half of the year was focused on investing in innovation and customer experiences for both PayPal and Venmo.

The speaker believes that PayPal's app and branded experiences have been significantly improved and it is time to promote them. They are also excited about the potential growth in Europe, where they have already invested heavily to ensure compliance and availability in over 200 markets. Changes in the regulatory environment, particularly in regards to NFC, present new opportunities for PayPal to expand its omnichannel presence.

The speaker is excited about the growth of PayPal and gives an example of their buy now pay later service, which has seen a 60% increase in volume from outside the US. They are also focusing on SMB initiatives, recognizing it as an untapped opportunity. With the launch of their PPCP platform, they are providing small businesses with an end-to-end solution to help them find, engage, and convert customers. This includes branded experiences, guest checkout conversion with Fastlane, unbranded processing, access to various payment methods, and the new ads platform to drive new customers.

The speaker discusses the benefits of using Fastlane, a platform that allows merchants to improve their checkout process and engage with customers in various ways. They mention that Fastlane is currently available in 30 markets and through 40 partner channels, with plans for further growth. They also address a question about the potential revenue contribution of Fastlane and provide an update on volume trends, noting stable performance in the US and a drop in international markets.

The company is introducing a new Fastlane by PayPal experience to capture customers and monetize guest checkout. They are rolling this out in August and have not disclosed pricing yet. The US and international markets are consistent, with international being a strength. The company is not worried about competition, as they play in a large market and expect competitors.

The speaker discusses the evolution of buttons and branded experiences in e-commerce, and highlights the company's current position as the top branded experience across all platforms and devices. They also mention their strong market share and their ability to provide an end-to-end solution for merchants. On the consumer side, they emphasize their ubiquity and flexibility in payment options. Overall, the speaker is optimistic about the company's strong position as a complete platform and global network.

The speaker asks about the growth of branded checkout, specifically in the US and international markets. The speaker also asks about the relative levels of transaction margin and how it is impacted by factors such as merchant mix and funding mix. The speaker notes that both the US and international markets are strong contributors, with different market mixes. They also mention that Braintree is a major driver of their shift in transaction expense. The company is continuously looking for ways to improve their transaction expense profile.

The speaker discusses the company's recent performance, mentioning that they have seen some benefits and changes in different quarters. They also mention an increase in confidence in their branded and Braintree businesses. They then address a question about the launch of Fastlane, stating that it will be a gradual process and that they have not factored it into their guidance for the rest of the year.

The company is focused on pricing in contracts with customers and expanding their total addressable market (TAM) through guest checkouts. They have worked to create a seamless experience for developers and merchants to get on board with Fastlane, which has a four to six week onboarding process. The company is working to get Fastlane on as many platforms as possible before the holiday season and is also working with large enterprises. They acknowledge that it will take time for all merchants to adopt Fastlane, but believe it will have a network effect and improve conversion rates. The company is seeing good progress with Braintree transaction margin dollar growth.

In the paragraph, Jamie Miller discusses the growth of Braintree and what is driving it. The team has focused on profitable growth and has had positive conversations with customers about margin structure and value-added services. This has resulted in a willingness to accept a lower share of revenue for a higher margin contract and the ability to sell more value-added services. This intentional strategy is expected to continue in the second half of the year, with more positive transaction margin dollar growth.

The speaker is pleased with the progress the company has made in terms of improved margins and growth, despite some unevenness. They credit the new leadership team and expect the positive trend to continue. They also highlight specific accomplishments, such as returning to transaction margin growth and improving profitability at Braintree. The speaker acknowledges that it will take time, but is confident in the company's trajectory. They thank the participants and end the conference call.

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